India and Russia will jointly conduct a massive 13-day military exercise focused on counter-terrorism operations in the Russian city of Volgograd from today. This is the 12th Edition of the Indo-Russia joint military Exercise (INDRA).
Exercise INDRA-21 focuses on building mutual confidence and interoperability between both Armies, as well as allow for the exchange of best practices. The exercise will mark yet another milestone in enhancing security cooperation and would contribute to deepen India- Russia long-standing bond of friendship.
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As per Army said 250 personnel from each side will participate in the 12th edition of the joint military exercise.
“The 12th edition of Indo-Russia joint military exercise Indra-21 will be held at Volgograd, Russia from August 1 to 13,” the Army said.
It said the exercise will entail the conduct of counter-terror operations mandated under the UN”s framework of joint forces against international terror groups.
The first-ever tri-services exercise –‘INDRA 2017’ took place in Vladivostok from October 19 – 29 in 2017. From December 13-16, the bilateral Russian-Indian naval exercise Indra Navy-2018 was held in the Bay of Bengal.
It said the Indian Army contingent participating in the exercise will comprise a mechanised infantry battalion.
Volgograd is a major Russian city situated on the western bank of the Volga river. Volgograd is also one of Russia’s oldest cities and an important industrial centre with just over a million inhabitants. It has a strategic location to the South of Moscow and is often known as the ‘window to Russia, due to it being a short distance away from Georgia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
(With ANI inputs)
